"Full Professor | Education and Urban Contexts | Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Prac"

The University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice invites applications for a tenured position at the rank of Full Professor. We seek a nationally recognized scholar whose research focuses on K–12 education in urban communities, with particular attention to the social, economic, cultural, and political contexts that shape educational systems, experiences, and outcomes.

We are especially interested in candidates whose work engages rigorously with education policy and practice, advances theoretical and empirical understandings of disparities in educational opportunity and outcomes, and informs interventions or reforms that strengthen the quality and effectiveness of schooling.

The successful candidate will have:

• An established and influential record of scientifically rigorous, externally funded, peer-reviewed research;
• A portfolio of scholarship that advances knowledge in education in urban settings and speaks to broader social policy concerns;
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentorship, particularly at the graduate level;
• A history of professional service and leadership in the field;
• A commitment to advancing the mission of the Crown Family School through research, teaching, and engagement with policy and practice communities.

The Crown Family School builds upon a legacy of more than a century of scholarship, education, and leadership in social work and social welfare, blending a distinctive interdisciplinary tradition with applied problem solving to foster innovative solutions to some of society’s most pressing social problems. The School is home to the Kersten Institute for Urban Education, a university-wide center dedicated to applied education research, intervention, innovation, and engagement in K–12 settings.

This is a benefits-eligible position. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a doctorate in education, social work, sociology, psychology, or related social science field. Candidates should bring an interdisciplinary approach to their scholarship and a demonstrated commitment to research that is both methodologically rigorous and socially impactful.

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit a cover letter (no longer than two pages), a Curriculum Vitae, a statement that details research and teaching interests, and two writing samples that best represent the applicant’s approach. Contact information for at least three references should also be included; references will be contacted only for candidates selected for an interview. Candidates will be notified prior to contact.

Consideration of applications will begin on October 15, 2025 and continue until the position is filled or the search is closed; early submission is encouraged.

Please apply online at the Academic Recruitment web page at the University of Chicago website using the following link: Apply - Interfolio

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